Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 dam
Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2
SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 is a state-owned dam located in Le Flore, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam, standing at 65 feet in height and 1700 feet in length, was completed in 1973 and has a storage capacity of 3291 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Caston Creek, is regulated by the OWRB and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment of fair, SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 poses a very high risk in terms of its ability to manage floodwaters effectively. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide critical flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3335 cubic feet per second. The presence of a controlled spillway and a single outlet valve ensures proper water management and mitigation of potential risks associated with high water levels.
Although last inspected in 2011, SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 remains a vital component of the flood control infrastructure in Le Flore, Oklahoma. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a crucial asset in protecting communities and valuable resources from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and management of water resources in the face of climate challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 52 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 60 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2.
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- Cowlington
- Fort Coffee
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
Campgrounds
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park
- Below The Dam - Lake Wister State Park
- Talimena State Park
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2
Where does the data for Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-2.